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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,106.68 and 785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,106.68 and 785.08 is: 1,080.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,106.68 = 785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,106.68 = 785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,106.68 × 785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 868,832.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,832.33/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.42

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